# 16 CFR § 2.5: By whom conducted

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 CFR § 2.5
- **Heading:** By whom conducted
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 16—Commercial Practices > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE > PART 2—NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES > Subpart A—Inquiries › Investigations › Compulsory Processes

## Text

Inquiries and investigations are conducted under the various statutes administered by the Commission by Commission representatives designated and duly authorized for the purpose. Such representatives are “examiners” or “Commission investigators” within the meaning of the Federal Trade Commission Act and are authorized to exercise and perform the duties of their office in accordance with the laws of the United States and the regulations of the Commission. Included among such duties is the administration of oaths and affirmations in any matter under investigation by the Commission.
[45 FR 36341, May 29, 1980]

## Nearby sections

- [16 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 How initiated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.1.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Complaint or request for Commission action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.2.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Policy as to private controversies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.3.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Investigational policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.4.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.5.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.6 § 2.6 Notification of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.6.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.7 § 2.7 Compulsory process in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.7.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.9 § 2.9 Rights of witnesses in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.9.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.10 § 2.10 Petitions to limit or quash Commission compulsory process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.10.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.11 § 2.11 Withholding requested material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.11.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.13 § 2.13 Noncompliance with compulsory processes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.13.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.14 § 2.14 Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.14.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.15 § 2.15 Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.15.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.16 § 2.16 Custodians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.16.md)

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